Former Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin convicted of murder in George Floyd case
Soon after former Minneapolis policeman, Derek Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter in the deadly arrest of George Floyd, US President Joe Biden said that "we have to keep hearing the last words of Floyd."
After ex-Minneapolis policeman Derek Chauvin was convicted of George Floyd's murder, Joe Biden tweeted: "I can’t breathe. Those were George Floyd’s last words. We cannot let them die with him. We have to keep hearing them. We must not turn away. We cannot turn away."
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He said that "Today, a jury in Minnesota found former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering George Floyd. The verdict is a step forward."
"And while nothing can ever bring George Floyd back, this can be a giant step forward on the march towards justice in America," he added.
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"The verdict does not bring back George but it brings a purpose that his legacy will not be about his death, but what we must do in his memory," said the US President.
He urged, "Let there be a legacy of peace, not violence. Those who see to exploit raw emotions of the moment, fan the flames of division, we can't let them succeed. This is the time to unite as Americans and fight racial prejudice."
Former US President Barack Obama wrote: "Today, a jury did the right thing. But true justice requires much more. Michelle and I send our prayers to the Floyd family, and we stand with all those who are committed to guaranteeing every American the full measure of justice that George and so many others have been denied."
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